The Garland County Master Gardeners held their 2023 Awards Celebration on Feb. 22.
The award winners were chosen by the Garland County Master Gardener membership for the impact they have made on the organization and on the community.
"Master Gardeners work many beautification and educational projects within Garland County. The annual awards honor Master Gardeners for their dedication, participation and outstanding contribution to those projects and the Master Gardener objective," a news release said.
Rookie of the Year Diann Arington, left, with Awards Committee presenter Susan Koenig. (Submitted photo)
Friend of the Master Gardener-Individual, Chris Baber, Hot Springs City Greenhouse, right, and Project Chair Loretta West. (Submitted photo)
Project of the Year Hot Springs Village Xeriscape, represented by project Co-Chairs Terry Joe Gray, left, and Deb Atchison, right, with Awards Committee presenter Pat Sisterhen. (Submitted photo)
The Friend of the Master Gardener-Organization Award went to Hot Springs Village POA Grounds Maintenance, represented by operator and crew leader Carrie Avaritt, left, and Norman Meredith, right, grounds superintendent, with Award Committee presenter Pat Sisterhen. (Submitted photo)
Mentor of the Year Juneann Greene, right, with Awards Committee presenter Susan Koenig. (Submitted photo)
Mentor of the Year Shar Becker, right, with Awards Chair Judy Dare. (Submitted photo)